Mediterranean Chicken Stew

Photo: flickr user Nils Geylen

Ingredients

Vegetable cooking spray as needed

2 pounds whl bone-in chicken breasts - (2 total) skinned, and

cut into quarters

2 mediums onions - (12 oz total) sliced

2 lrg garlic cloves minced

1 yellow or red bell pepper - (6 oz) seeded chopped

1 teaspoon turmeric

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

2 pounds sweet potatoes peeled, cubed

1 can no-salt-added diced tomatoes - (14 1/2 oz) drained

2 tablespoons golden raisins

2 cups fat-free low-sodium canned chicken broth

Preparation

Lightly spray a covered nonstick pot with cooking spray. Add the chicken and brown over high heat for 2 minutes, turning chicken once. Lower the heat and transfer the chicken to a plate. Set aside.

Add all remaining ingredients to the pot except the reserved chicken pieces. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes.

Return the chicken to the pot, cover, and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes, until the chicken is barely falling off the bones.

Divide the sweet potatoes and chicken between 4 shallow soup plates. Raise the heat under the pot and reduce the sauce for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Pour some of the mixture over each serving; serve at once.

This recipe yields 4 servings.